Blogging Cyprus Tourism

What stops the proper handling of tourism in Cyprus is nine people

2012-02-10T14:07:00Z

The blunt reality behind the productivity puzzle in Cyprus Tourism These nine people are called the Board of Directors of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation, "The CTO has an excellent selection of experts and technocrats. Scientists in their fields, they know what they are doing. But they are absolutely and totally stopped by these nine political contributors!”, exclaims newly elected mayor of Kyrenia, Glafkos Kariolou and ex-senior officer at the CTO. Glafkos Kariolou goes on sincerely to...(read more)

The path of connectivity to Cyprus

2012-01-10T13:41:00Z

A communication in the works with airlines setting a proper base for air routes growth The announcement that Ryanair opening in Paphos it's 50th base with 14 routes, is a symptom that coordination at the highest government level is coming to fruition. A process led by the Hermes Airports and the ministry of Communication and Works is pushing ahead with it's plan to structure and consolidate access to Olso, Stockholm, Rome, Milan and London. Strategically resolving issues of access, Ryanair...(read more)

Going beyond the crossroads, making paths in 2012

2012-01-02T09:32:00Z

Wishing entrepreneurial Cyprus the best of successes for 2012 and the vital resources to going beyond the crossroads. Forge ahead new paths, while caring for the most precious assets surrounding us in Culture and Biodiversity, Happy New Year 2012....(read more)

An early lifetime award for personal contribution to Cyprus Tourism

2011-12-10T13:29:00Z

PASYDIXE, the Cyprus Hotel Managers Association, awards George Georgiades for his great contribution to hospitality in Cyprus. Nicosia, 9th of December 2011 - Held in Nicosia, the 29th General Assembly the Association of the Cyprus Hotel Managers Association ( Pasydixe) highlighted the longevity of Mr. Georgiades contributions to the industry with the 2011 award for Cyprus Tourism Personality of the year . Initiated at Amathus Hotel in Limassol, where he served for 20 consecutive years as the CEO...(read more)

Conferences Cyprus at the Eibtm Incentives Exhibition

2011-11-30T12:33:00Z

The sweet smell of success in Meetings and events from Cyprus has more than a rosy future The networking opportunities that the Incentive Exhibition presents for the Cyprus Meetings industry looks very strong thanks to new developments and an energetic trade motivated to carry the weight of luring potential conferences and meeting planners. More Soon - in the meantime enjoy more photos from the Eibtm Exhibition here at Naturally Cyprus...(read more)

Tales from the national tourism theatre in Paphos

2011-11-26T22:36:00Z

Cyprus Tourism Board and Commerce Ministry urged to step forward into reality while presiding Paphos Regional Tourism Board Meeting It was at the general meeting of the regional tourism agency in Paphos , that Mr. Alecos Orountiotis and Minister Praxoulla Antoniadou played host to the diverging views on how the region of Paphos was going to sustain it's leading role as motor of tourism hospitality in Cyprus. Ms Praxoulla elevated the contributions of the regional agency for its extensive work...(read more)

From London and straight from the heart at the Word Travel Market

2011-11-12T14:23:00Z

Cyprus Minister of Commerce and industry, Mrs Antoniadou sees a focus on mutual benefits as a way to maintain Cyprus as a destination of choice. Speaking at a dinner hosted by Cyprus Tourism Organisation in London, where she traveled on the occasion of the “World Travel Market”, Mrs Antoniadou said pointed to the resilience of the Cyprus Tourism industry and the reliability of its services as strengths that will enables us to look forward with optimism and care towards the UK. As a source...(read more)

Linking cultures on World Tourism Day

2011-09-26T07:06:00Z

The day we celebrate One World of Tourism through Linking Culture On the 27th of September we celebrate the 32nd anniversary of World Tourism Day and this year it is quite special as we look to our neighboring Egypt as the star of this year's World Tourism Day theme, that of valuing Culture in Tourism as a way to promote conviviality and peaceful exchanges. It is only by taking a closer, we come to realize that it is the absence of a unified "Egyptian Culture", which makes Egyptians...(read more)

Peak season in Cyprus, a downer in service performance, Why?

2011-08-22T14:48:00Z

If you wanted to help Cyprus Tourism sector by holidaying locally, think again. “In the first week of August, 300,000 people take their holiday (in Cyprus) but there are only around 80,000 licensed beds. Hotels operate at 100 per cent occupancy and in practice many will operate without licenses. It is thus widely known and tolerated, that unlicensed establishments with revoked permits for several years, are operating and will be doing so in spite of not conforming to CTO standards. Asked to...(read more)

Working relentlessly on enriching the cyprus tourism product

2011-07-26T10:08:00Z

The inconsequential experience of Aphrodite and that advertising which will follow you faithfully all the way to the bath room Marketing genius says that free advertising is good, independent of it's placement or level of intimacy. It is renowned that Cyprus Tourism advertising wants to deliver on its premise of being in your heart, but traveling all the way to the bathroom maybe borderline to privacy issues, nevertheless, I have to admit, I have not had the privilege certain Glasgow football...(read more)

Do not underestimate Cyprus tourism advertising effectiveness

2011-07-23T10:37:00Z

Advertising in urinals for free, everything goes in advertising for Cyprus or not? The ad in question ‘Love Cyprus’, conspicuously placed directly over the urinals in the Gents of a Glasgow football stadium, was spotted by one Cypriot and his son during a visit to the city. “It was not until the recent tragic events, and what with the government’s incompetence in handling the crisis, and the economic crisis, reminded me of the picture we took.” was quoted by the cyprus...(read more)

There is no shift like a positive shift

2011-07-21T09:16:00Z

A zero tolerance pledge to illegal killing, and a full and proactive role in fighting the serious threat to biodiversity A few months ago, Terra Cypria focused our attention on the opportunity cost of mis-managing natural assets. Today its in the context of the Berme Convention of the Council of Europe Cyprus played host to the central european council body about the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats are highlighted in the context of illegal killings of birds . Expressing its...(read more)

Proof that I need to work smarter

2011-07-20T12:47:00Z

If there was to be any doubt about it, here you get the proof. Social media never sleeps, which means opportunities abound to connect and I can't say that I'm too thrilled about this piece on the New York Times Travel section . You see, it's inexplicable that not only we're not following closely enough potential advocates (The Times visiting Cyprus), but neither are we careful enough to be monitoring critical content and advertising placements. In this case, not only do we get a medium...(read more)

Eden Cyprus finds in Troodos an endless source of Excellence

2011-07-05T12:45:00Z

Kalopanagiotis sweeps the Cyprus Eden Awards 2011 for Regeneration of physical environment A timely honor for a project drafted 10 years ago and supported by a generation of people linked to the around the belief of people in the value of maintaining and renovating of the community in order to maintain heart of the village true to it's traditions and historical value. The Kalopanagiotis proposal incorporates a set of valuable cultural heritage landmarks such as the Monastery of Agios Ioannou...(read more)

An extreme lesson in humility, to err is human they say.

2011-06-27T15:46:00Z

So I erred - a public apology to colleagues for pursuing the wrong strategy of collaboration. In one of a kind personal blog post as editor, I wanted to share however with my colleagues my learnings and recognition that I was in complete error to think that (i) we had any type of relationship strongly established to make collaboration happen (ii) we would be able to work collaboratively in marketing to positively engage advocates and stakeholders for the benefit of Cyprus Tourism and (iii) that the...(read more)